Richland Community College
Academics
- Graduation RateNot available
- Majors Available60
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate71%
AP Credit Policy
The APP is an organized instructional and/or testing program offered in high school in cooperation with the College Entrance Examination Board. High school courses may be offered through the program for college credit, or credit may be given for course areas not offered by the APP if the student passes an AP examination given by the College Board. College credit granted through an APP examination will be recorded as "AP" and will not be used in computing a grade point average. Approved credit will be posted to the student's record after a minimum of eight (8) semester hours of 100-level or above credit has been earned at Richland. High school students interested in the Advanced Placement Program should contact their high school counselor.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | ART 111 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | ART 112 |
| Art History | 3 | Not available | ART 100 |
| Biology | 3 | Not available | BIOL 101 |
| Calculus AB | 3 | Not available | MATH 121 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | Not available | MATH 121 |
| 4 | Not available | MATH 121 & MATH 122 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | Not available | CHEM 131 |
| 4 | Not available | CHEM 131 & CHEM 132 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | CHIN 101 |
| 4 | Not available | CHIN 202 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | Social Science Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | Not available | CS 251 |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | Not available | IT 131 |
| Drawing | 3 | Not available | ART 101 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 101 |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | Not available | ENGL 115 |
| Environmental Science | 3 | Not available | BIOL 210 |
| European History | 3 | Not available | HIST 111 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Foreign Language Elective |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | GERM 101 |
| 4 | Not available | GERM 202 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | Not available | Social Science Elective |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Foreign Language Elective |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | Foreign Language Elective |
| Latin | 3 | Not available | Foreign Language Elective |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 231 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | Not available | ECON 232 |
| Music Theory | 3 | Not available | Fine Arts Elective |
| Physics 1 | 4 | Not available | PHYS 101 & PHYS 102 |
| 3 | Not available | PHYS 100 | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | Not available | PHYS 100 |
| 4 | Not available | PHYS 101 & PHYS 102 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | Not available | PHYS 101 & PHYS 102 |
| 3 | Not available | PHYS 100 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | Not available | PHYS 100 |
| 4 | Not available | PHYS 152 | |
| Psychology | 3 | Not available | PSYCH110 |
| Research | 3 | Not available | Elective |
| Seminar | 3 | Not available | Elective |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | Not available | SPAN 101 |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | Not available | Humanities Elective |
| Statistics | 3 | Not available | MATH 113 |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | Not available | POL S110 |
| United States History | 3 | Not available | HIST 101 |
| World History: Modern | 3 | Not available | Not available |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate and Associate
A
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agricultural Production Operations, General
- American Sign Language (ASL)
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
B
- Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Building/Property Maintenance
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business/Commerce, General
C
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology/CNC Machinist
- Computer Programming, Vendor/Product Certification
- Computer Programming/Programmer, General
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Culinary Arts/Chef Training
D
- Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
E
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Energy Systems Technology/Technician
- Engineering, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
F
- Family Resource Management Studies, General
- Family Systems
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
- Food Service, Waiter/Waitress, and Dining Room Management/Manager
G
- General Studies
- Greenhouse Operations and Management
H
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Hospitality Administration/Management, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Hydraulics and Fluid Power Technology/Technician
I
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Instrumentation Technology/Technician
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
M
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
- Medical Office Assistant/Specialist
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
N
- Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
P
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist
R
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Surgical Technology/Technologist
T
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor
- Turf and Turfgrass Management
W
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
- Welding Technology/Welder
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
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